South Africa offers an excellent network of tarred roads with
emergency services available along all the major highways

Driving is on the left hand side of the road

Generally the speed limits are 60 km in built up areas,
100km in rural areas and 120km on highways. Speed limits
apply in Game Reserves. These are all strictly enforced.

It is essential, by law, to wear seat belts.

Petrol costs approximately R9.90 per litre (it may fluctuate on a
monthly basis). Petrol stations (known locally
as garages) accept cash or South African Garage Cards - they do
not accept credit cards. When traveling long distances,
please ensure that you have sufficient cash to fill up with
enough fuel to complete the journey.

Petrol is available 24 hours per day at all major centres and
on all highways.

When driving you must be in possession of a valid,
unendorsed drivers license at all times.

Do not drink and drive in South Africa, as this is a very
serious offence. Maximum allowance is 2 beers or 2 glasses of
wine or 2 tots of spirits.

Long distances may be traveled with ease and traffic is often minimal.